The Residence Zanzibar

Hotel Description:

- Boasts a 1.5km white sandy beach - Set on 32ha of tropical garden, each of the 66 stand alone villas are beautifully appointed featuring spacious contemporary accommodation with all modern amenities, swimming pool and deck where magical views await. - The spacious bathrooms features separate toilet, double basins, stand alone bath and separate indoor and outdoor shower cabins. - The only member of the Leading Hotels of the World in Tanzania and East Africa. - French therapist Jean Marc Weill has created an array of massages exclusively for the Spa at The Residence Zanzibar. - First hotel spa in the world to provide the Ohashiatsu concept created by Mr Wataru Ohashi. More than a massage, this energy based protocol combines the use of acupressure points, exercise and an Oriental diagnosis to offer relaxation in a completely beneficial and holistic way. -Beauty treatments have been entrusted to Carita, a luxury French cosmetic brand has developed an exclusive Haute Beaute. -Non smoking in the villas or the restaurants except on the outside decks. -kids club Centre -Butler service -villas between 155m2-468m2 -Two bedrooms villas with two separate bathrooms or one bedroom villa

Restaurants:

The Dining Room: The Dining Room Restaurant is decorated in cool, clean lines with a traditional Arab and African feel. This central restaurant offers international dishes with a hint of Zanzibar spice. Relaxed and casual in atmosphere yet sophisticated in style, TheThe Pavilion Restaurant: Recreating green garden, The Pavilion is decorated with large local wood and handmade stone jugs and hammered steel plates. The evening begins at sunset with some soft, traditional music while enjoying thematique degustation menus or buffets. Dinner isThe Dining Room Restaurant-Bar: Sophisticated, peaceful and unhurried, The Dining Room Restaurant and Bar gives a taste of Mediteranean and International meals with local wood and a hammered copper bar decoration.The Library Bar: Guests will step back into colonial splendor and follow the journey of Dr Livingstone. They can leaf through books, study ancient maps and enjoy the nostalgia of a bygone era whilst indulging in an old malt whiskey or a more traditional aperitif.The Pontoon Bar: Walk along the 150m jetty perched upon the azure waters of the Indian Ocean. By day, it serves as a boathouse for pedal boats, kayaks, Hobie cats and snorkeling excursions. At night time, the jetty turns into the perfect sunset place. A magical place

Location Description:Set in isolated splendor on the South West coast of the island, on 32 hectares of pristine land once occupied by the Shirazi Princes, The Residence Zanzibar is a dream fit for a Sultan. The Residence Zanzibar lies on a mile long powdery white sandy beach, flanked by coconut palm trees and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. The village of Kizimkazi, famous for its dolphin Safaris, is just 20 minutes away. It is located just 55 minutes from the airport and the capital of Stone Town, famous for its maze like narrow streets, shopping and historical buildings. Taxis and limousine services can be hired regularly between the hotel and the main tourist attractions.